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System malfunction
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If the “S\bSTEM ERROR” display appears and/or the
ON indicator light on the parking space measurement
switch blinks, have the system checked by a RENAULT
dealer.\bour vehicle was designed to be used to carry
passengers and luggage. RENAULT does not recom-
mend trailer towing, because it places additional loads
on your vehicle’s engine, drivetrain, steering, braking,
and other systems.
CAUTION:
Vehicle damage resulting from towing a trailer is
not covered by the warranty.
WARNING:
.
If the engine is not running or is turned off
while driving, the power assist for the
steering will not work. The steering will be
harder to operate.
. When the electric power steering warning
light illuminates with the engine running, the
power assist for the steering will cease
operation. You will still have control of the
vehicle but the steering will be harder to
operate.
The electric power steering system is designed to
provide power assist while driving to operate the
steering wheel with light force.
When the steering wheel is operated repeatedly or
continuously while parking or driving at a very low
speed, the power assist for the steering wheel will be
reduced. This is to prevent overheating of the electric
power steering system and protect it from getting
damaged. While the power assist is reduced, steering
wheel operation will become heavy. When the
temperature of the electric power steering system
goes down, the power assist level will return to normal.
Avoid repeating such steering wheel operations that
could cause the electric power steering system to
overheat.
\bou may hear a fricative sound when the steering
wheel is operated quickly. However, this is not a
malfunction.
If the electric power steering warning light
illuminates while the engine is running, it may indicate
the electric power steering system is not functioning
properly and may need servicing. Have the electric
power steering system checked by a RENAULT dealer.
(See “Electric power steering warning light” (P.2-14) .)
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TRAILER TOWING
ELECTRIC POWER STEERING
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5-36Starting and driving
When the electric power steering warning light
ill\fminates with the engine r\fnning, the power assist
for the steering will cease operation\b Yo\f will still have
control of the vehicle\b However, greater steering effort
is needed, especially in sharp t\frns and at low speeds\bThe brake system has two separate hydra\flic circ\fits\b If
one circ\fit malf\fnctions, yo\f will still have braking
ability at two wheels\b
BRAKE PRECAUTIONS
Vac\f\fm assisted brakes
The brake booster aids braking by \fsing engine
vac\f\fm\b If the engine stops, yo\f can stop the vehicle
by depressing the foot brake pedal\b However, greater
foot press\fre on the foot brake pedal will be req\fired
to stop the vehicle\b The stopping distance will be
longer\b
If the engine is not r\fnning or is t\frned off while driving,
the power assisted brakes will not f\fnction\b Braking
will be harder\b
WARNING:
Do not coast with the engine stopped.
When the brake pedal is depressed slowly and firmly,
yo\f may hear a clicking noise and feel a slight
p\flsation\b This is normal and indicates that the Brake
Assist System is operating\b
Using brakes
Avoid resting yo\fr foot on the foot brake pedal while
driving\b This will overheat the brakes, wear o\ft the
brake linings/pads faster, and increase f\fel cons\fmp-
tion\b
To help red\fce brake wear and to prevent the brakes
from overheating, red\fce speed and downshift to a
lower gear before going down a slope or long grade\b
Overheated brakes may red\fce braking performance
and co\fld res\flt in loss of vehicle control\b
While driving on a slippery s\frface, be caref\fl when
braking, accelerating or downshifting\b Abr\fpt brakingor acceleration co\fld ca\fse the wheels to skid and
res\flt in an accident\b
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven thro\fgh water,
the brakes may get wet\b As a res\flt, yo\fr braking
distance will be longer and the vehicle may p\fll to one
side d\fring braking\b
To dry the brakes, drive the vehicle at a safe speed
while lightly depressing the foot brake pedal to heat \fp
the brakes\b Do this \fntil the brakes ret\frn to normal\b
Avoid driving the vehicle at high speeds \fntil the
brakes f\fnction correctly\b
Driving \fphill
When starting on a steep grade, it is sometimes
diffic\flt to operate both the brake and cl\ftch (for
Man\fal Transmission model) \b Apply the parking brake
to hold the vehicle\b Do not slip the cl\ftch\b When ready
to start, slowly release the parking brake while
depressing the accelerator pedal and releasing the
cl\ftch pedal\b
Driving downhill
The engine braking action is effective for controlling
the vehicle while descending hills\b For Man\fal Trans-
mission (MT) model, the shift lever sho\fld be placed in
the lower speed position prior to descending\b For
A\ftomatic Transmission (AT) model, the “1” or “2”
position sho\fld be selected\b For Contin\fo\fsly Variable
Transmission (CVT) model, the “L” position sho\fld be
selected\b
BRAKE SYSTEM
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5-38Starting and driving
NORMAL OPERATION
The ABS o\ferate\b at \b\feed\b above 5 to 10 km/h (3 to
6 MPH) . The \b\feed varie\b according to road condi-
tion\b.
When the ABS \ben\be\b that one or more wheel\b are
clo\be to locking u\f, the actuator ra\fidly a\f\flie\b and
relea\be\b hydraulic \fre\b\bure. Thi\b action i\b \bimilar to
\fum\fing the brake\b very quickly. You may feel a
\ful\bation in the brake \fedal and hear a noi\be from
under the hood or feel a vibration from the actuator
when it i\b o\ferating. Thi\b i\b normal and indicate\b that
the ABS i\b o\ferating \fro\ferly. However, the \ful\bation
may indicate that road condition\b are hazardou\b and
extra care i\b required while driving.When leaving your vehicle unoccu\fied:
.
Alway\b take the key with you - even when leaving
the vehicle in your own garage.
. Clo\be all window\b com\fletely and lock all door\b.
. Alway\b \fark your vehicle where it can be \been.
Park in a well lit area during the night.
. If the \becurity \by\btem i\b equi\f\fed, u\be it - even for
a \bhort \feriod.
. Never leave children or \fet\b in the vehicle
unattended.
. Never leave valuable\b in\bide the vehicle. Alway\b
take valuable\b with you.
. Never leave the vehicle document\b in the vehicle.
. Never leave article\b on a roof rack. Remove them
from the rack and kee\f and lock them in a \bafe
\flace \buch a\b in\bide the back door.
. Never leave the \b\fare key in the vehicle.WARNING:
.Whatever the condition, drive with caution.
Accelerate and decelerate with great care. If
accelerating or decelerating too fast, the
drive wheels will lose even more traction.
. Allow more stopping distance in cold weath-
er driving. Braking should be started sooner
than on dry pavement.
. Keep at a greater distance from the vehicle
in front of you on slippery roads.
. Wet ice (08C, 328F and freezing rain) , very
cold snow and ice can be slick and very
difficult to drive on. The vehicle will have a
lot less traction or grip under these condi-
tions. Try to avoid driving on wet ice until the
road is salted or sanded.
. Watch for slippery spots (glaring ice) . These
may appear on an otherwise clear road in
shaded areas. If a patch of ice is seen ahead,
brake before reaching it. Try not to brake
while actually on the ice, and avoid any
sudden steering maneuvers.
. Do not use cruise control on slippery roads.
. Snow can trap dangerous exhaust gas under
your vehicle. Keep snow clear of the exhaust
pipe and from around your vehicle.
VEHICLE SECURITY COLD WEATHER DRIVING
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6-6In case of emergency
Getting emergency tire puncture repair kit
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\bake out the emergency tire puncture repair kit from
the back door. \bhe repair kit consists of the following
items:
*1\bire sealant bottle
*2Air compressor
*3Speed restriction sticker
Before using emergency tire puncture repair
kit
.If any foreign object (for example, a screw or nail)
is embedded in the tire, do not remove it.
. Check the expiration date of the sealant (shown
on the label attached to the bottle) . Never use a
sealant whose expiration date has passed.
Repairing tire
WARNING:
Observe the following precautions when using
the emergency tire puncture kit.
.Swallowing the compound is dangerous.
Immediately drink as much water as possi-
ble and seek prompt medical assistance. .
Rinse well with lots of water if the com-
pound comes into contact with skin or eyes.
If irritation persists, seek prompt medical
attention.
. Keep the repair compound out of the reach
of children.
. The emergency repair compound may cause
a malfunction of the air valve. Have the air
valve replaced as soon as possible.
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1. Open the lid of the air compressor and take out
the speed restriction sticker, then put it in a
location where the driver can see it while driving.
CAUTION:
Do not put the speed restriction label on the
steering wheel pad, the speedometer or the
warning light locations.
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2. \bake the hose*1and the power plug*2out of
the air compressor. Remove the cap of the bottle
holder from the air compressor.
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1. If the booster battery is in another vehicle*B,
\fosition the two vehicles*Aand*Bto bring the
batteries into close \fro\bimity to each other.
CAUTION:
If the battery of vehicle*Aequipped with the
Intelligent Key system is discharged, the ignition
switch cannot be moved from the “LOCK”
position and, if the steering lock is engaged,
the steering wheel cannot be moved. Connect
the jumper cables to the booster vehicle
*Bbefore turning the ignition switch and disenga-
ging the steering lock.
2. A\f\fly the \farking brake.
3. Automatic Transmission (AT)/Continuously Vari- able Transmission (CVT) model: Move the selector
lever to the “P” (Park) \fosition.
Manual Transmission (MT) model: Move the shift
lever to the “N” (Neutral) \fosition.
4. Switch off all unnecessary electrical systems (headlights, heater, air conditioner, etc.) .
5. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” \fosition.
6. Remove the vent ca\fs, if equi\f\fed, on the battery.
7. Cover the battery with a firmly wrung out moist cloth to reduce the hazard of an e\b\flosion.
8. Connect the jum\fer cables in the sequence as illustrated (
*1,*2,*3,*4).
CAUTION:
.Always connect positive +to positive +and
negative 7to body ground, NOT to the
battery’s negative 7. .
Be sure that the jumper cables do not touch
moving parts in the engine compartment.
. Be sure that the jumper cable’s clamps do
not contact any other metal.
9. Start the engine of the booster vehicle
*Band let
it run for a few minutes.
10. De\fress the accelerator \fedal of the booster vehicle
*Bat about 2,000 r\fm.
11. Start the engine of the jum\fed vehicle
*Ain the
normal manner.
CAUTION:
. Never keep the starter motor engaged for
more than 10 seconds. If the engine does not
start right away, turn the ignition switch
“OFF” and wait at least 10 seconds before
trying again.
. If the starter motor does not start by pushing
the ignition switch, push the ignition switch
to the OFF position before trying again.
12. After the engine is started, carefully disconnect the jum\fer cables in the o\f\fosite sequence from
that illustrated (
*4,*3,*2,*1).
13. Remove and dis\fose of the cloth as it may be contaminated with corrosive acid.
14. Re\flace the vent ca\fs, if removed.
NOTE:
. For model with Stop/Start (Idling Stop)
System, use the special battery that is
enhanced in regard to the charge-discharge
capacity and life performance. Avoid using a
non-special battery for the Stop/Start (Idling
Stop) system, as this may cause early deterioration of the battery or a malfunction
of the Stop/Start (Idling Stop) system. For
the battery, it is recommended to use
Genuine RENAULT parts. For more informa-
tion, contact a RENAULT dealer.
. For model with Stop/Start (Idling Stop)
System, it may take some time until Stop/
Start (Idling Stop) System activates when
the battery is replaced or the battery term-
inal is disconnected for extended periods
and then reconnected.
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When towing your vehicle, local regulations for towing
\fust be followed. \bncorrect towing equip\fent could
da\fage your vehicle. To assure proper towing and to
prevent accidental da\fage to your vehicle, RENAULT
reco\f\fends that you have professional road assis-
tance personnel tow your vehicle. \bt is advisable to
have the professional road assistant carefully read the
following precautions.
TOW\bNG PRECAUT\bONS
.Be sure that the trans\fission, steering syste\f and
powertrain are in working condition before towing.
\bf any units are da\faged, the vehicle \fust be
towed using a dolly or flatbed tow truck.
. RENAULT reco\f\fends that your vehicle be
towed with the driving (front) wheels off the
ground.
TOW\bNG RECOMMENDED BY RENAULT
Towing Two-Wheel Drive (2WD) \fodel
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RENAULT reco\f\fends that towing dollies be used
under the front wheels when towing your vehicle or the
vehicle be placed on a flatbed tow truck as illustrated.
Front wheels on the ground:
CAUTION:
Never tow Automatic Transmission (AT)/Con-
tinuously Variable Transmission (CVT) model
with the front wheels on the ground. Doing so
will cause serious and expensive damage to the
drivetrain.
In case of emergency6-11
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Tires*:
Check the pressure with a gauge often and alwa\fs
prior to long distance trips. If necessar\f, ad\bust the
pressure in all tires, including the spare, to the
pressure specified. Check carefull\f for damage, cuts
or excessive wear.
Tire rotation*:
Tires should be rotated ever\f 10,000 km (6,000
miles) . However, the timing for tire rotation ma\f var\f
according to \four driving habits and the road surface
conditions.
Wheel alignment and balance (for Europe):
If the vehicle should pull to either side while driving on
a straight and level road, or if \fou detect uneven or
abnormal tire wear, there ma\f be a need for wheel
alignment.
If the steering wheel or seat vibrates at normal highwa\f
speeds, wheel balancing ma\f be needed.
Windshield:
Clean the windshield on a regular basis. Check the
windshield at least ever\f six months for cracks or other
damage. Have a damaged windshield repaired b\f a
qualified repair facilit\f.
Wiper blades*:
Check for cracks or wear if the\f do not wipe properl\f.
Inside vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be checked
on a regular basis, such as when performing periodic
maintenance, cleaning the vehicle, etc.Accelerator pedal:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure
that the pedal does not catch or require uneven effort.
Keep the floor mats awa\f from the pedal.
Brake pedal*:
Check the pedal for smooth operation and make sure
that it has the proper distance under it when
depressed full\f. Check the brake booster function.
Keep the floor mats awa\f from the pedal.
Parking brake*:
Check that the pedal/lever has the proper distance of
travel.
Seat belts:
Check that all parts of the seat belt s\fstem (for
example, buckles, anchors, ad\busters and retractors)
operate properl\f and smoothl\f, and that the\f are
installed securel\f. Check the belt webbing for cuts,
fra\fing, wear or damage.
Steering wheel:
Check for changes in the steering conditions, such as
excessive free pla\f, hard steering or strange noises.
Warning lights and chimes:
Make sure that all warning lights and chimes are
operating properl\f.
Windshield defogger:
Check that the air comes out of the defogger outlets
properl\f and in good quantit\f when operating the
heater or air conditioner.
Windshield wiper and washer*:
Check that the wipers and washer operate properl\f
and that the wipers do not streak.
Under hood and vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be checked
periodicall\f (for example, each time \fou check the
engine oil or refuel) .
Battery*:
Check the fluid level in each cell. It should be between
the UPPER and LOWER levels. Vehicles operated in
high temperatures or under severe conditions require
frequent checks of the batter\f fluid level.
Brake and clutch fluid level*:
Make sure that the brake and clutch fluid level is
between the MAX and MIN lines on the reservoir.
Engine coolant level*:
Check the coolant level when the engine is cold.
Engine drive belts*:
Make sure the drive belts are not fra\fed, worn, cracked
or oil\f.
Engine oil level*:
Check the level on the dipstick after parking the vehicle
on a level surface and turning off the engine.
Fluid leaks:
Check under the vehicle for fuel, oil, water or other fluid
leaks after the vehicle has been parked for a while.
Water dripping from the air conditioner after use is
normal. If \fou should notice an\f leaks or if fuel fumes
are evident, check for the cause and have it corrected
immediatel\f.
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10 Index
A
Adjusting time ..................\l..................\l.....................\l..... 2-38
Air cle\fner filter..................\l..................\l..................\l...... 8-20
Air conditionerAir conditioner s\becific\ftion l\fbel..................\l..... 9-8
Air conditioner system refriger\fnt
\fnd lubric\fnt..................\l..................\l..................\l....... 9-4
Autom\ftic \fir conditioner ..................\l..................\l.. 4-6
He\fter \fnd \fir conditioner..................\l..................\l 4-3
He\fter \fnd \fir conditioner, \fnd
\fudio system ..................\l..................\l..................\l...... 4-1
M\fnu\fl \fir conditioner..................\l..................\l........ 4-4
Servicing \fir conditioner..................\l..................\l.... 4-7
Antenn\f..................\l..................\l..................\l.................... 4-15
Anti-lock Br\fking System (ABS) ..................\l.......... 5-37
Anti-lock br\fking system (ABS) w\frning light..... 2-13
Anti-Theft System..................\l.............. 3-17, 4-36, 4-41
Anti-Theft System* key..................\l..................\l............. 3-2
A\b\be\fr\fnce c\fre Exterior \f\b\be\fr\fnce c\fre..................\l..................\l.. 7-2
Interior \f\b\be\fr\fnce c\fre ..................\l..................\l... 7-3
Audible reminders..................\l..................\l................... 2-18
Audio m\fin o\ber\ftion..................\l..................\l. 4-36, 4-41
Audio o\ber\ftion \brec\futions..................\l..................\l.. 4-8
Audio system..................\l..................\l..................\l............ 4-8 Steering wheel \fudio controls..................\l........ 4-54
Autom\ftic Autom\ftic tr\fnsmission fluid (ATF)..................\l 8-19
Autom\ftic Tr\fnsmission \bosition indic\ftor/
Continuously V\fri\fble Tr\fnsmission
\bosition indic\ftor..........\l..................\l..................\l........... 2-10
B
B\fck door..................\l..................\l.....................\l............. 3-19
B\fttery..................\l..................\l...............................\l 8-3, 8-23 B\fttery s\fver system..................\l..................\l....... 2-42
Intelligent Key..................\l..................\l.................... 8-25
Intelligent Key b\fttery disch\frge..................\l....... 5-8 Keyfob b\fttery re\bl\fcement..................\l.. 8-24, 8-25
Remote controller b\fttery..................\l................. 8-24
Vehicle b\fttery..................\l..................\l................... 8-23
B\fttery re\bl\fcement Intelligent Key..................\l..................\l.................... 8-25
B\fttery s\fver system..................\l..................\l.............. 2-30
Before st\frting engine ..................\l..................\l............. 5-3
Belts (See drive belts).............\l..................\l................ 8-15
Bleeding fuel system..................\l..................\l.............. 8-15
Blocking wheels ..................\l..................\l........................ 6-2
Bluetooth
Š\fudio \bl\fyer o\ber\ftion..................\l........ 4-52
BluetoothŠH\fnds-Free Phone System ............... 4-56
Bo\frd, Tonne\fu bo\frd..................\l..................\l........... 2-41
Br\fke Br\fke booster..................\l..................\l.................... 8-18
Br\fke fluid..................\l..................\l..................\l........ 8-18
Br\fke \brec\futions..................\l..................\l............ 5-36
Br\fke system..................\l..................\l..................\l... 5-36
Br\fkes..................\l..................\l...............................\l.. 8-17
Checking foot br\fke \bed\fl ..................\l.............. 8-17
Checking \b\frking br\fke ..................\l..................\l. 8-17
P\frking br\fke ..................\l..................\l.................... 3-23
P\frking br\fke o\ber\ftion ..................\l..................\l. 5-39
W\frning light..................\l..................\l..................\l... 2-13
Br\fke \fssist..................\l..................\l.....................\l......... 5-37
Br\fke \brec\futions..................\l..................\l................... 5-36
Br\fkes..................\l..................\l...............................\l......... 8-17
Bre\fk-in schedule ..................\l..................\l..................... 5-3
Bulb re\bl\fcement..................\l..................\l........... 8-2, 8-28
C
C\fnceling cruising s\beed..................\l..................\l..... 5-30
C\fnceling s\beed limit ..................\l..................\l............ 5-28
C\fr \bhone or CB r\fdio ..................\l..................\l......... 4-56
C\frd holder..................\l..................\l..........................\l..... 2-40
C\fre when driving..................\l..................\l..................... 5-5
C\ft\flytic converter, Three w\fy c\ft\flyst..................\l. 5-4
CD ch\fnger o\ber\ftion..................\l..................\l........... 4-42
CD \bl\fyer o\ber\ftion..................\l..................\l............... 4-37 Center m\frk on se\ft belts..................\l..................\l...... 1-9
Center ventil\ftors..................\l..................\l..................\l.... 4-2
Ch\fnging
Ch\fnging engine cool\fnt..................\l..................\l.. 8-9
Ch\fnging engine oil \fnd oil filter.............\l........ 8-10
Ch\fnging tires \fnd wheels..................\l.............. 8-35
Checking Checking bulbs..................\l..................\l................. 2-13
Checking engine cool\fnt level..................\l........... 8-9
Checking engine oil level..............\l..................\l... 8-10
Checking foot br\fke \bed\fl ..................\l.............. 8-17
Checking \b\frking br\fke ..................\l..................\l. 8-17
Child restr\fints..................\l..................\l..................\l....... 1-13
Child s\ffety..................\l..................\l..........................\l....... 1-8
Child s\ffety re\fr door lock..................\l..................\l..... 3-7
Chimes, Audible reminders ..................\l..................\l.. 2-18
Chrome \b\frts ..................\l..................\l............................. 7-3
Circuit bre\fker, Fusible link..................\l..................\l.. 8-26
Cle\fning exterior \fnd interior..................\l.......... 7-2, 7-3
Clock..................\l..................\l..................\l........................ 2-38
Closing hood..................\l..................\l..................\l.......... 3-18
Clutch fluid..................\l..................\l..................\l.............. 8-19
Cold we\fther driving..................\l..................\l.............. 5-38
Continuously V\fri\fble Tr\fnsmission
(CVT) fluid..................\l..................\l..................\l............... 8-20
Controls Steering wheel \fudio controls..................\l........ 4-54
Cool\fnt Ch\fnging engine cool\fnt..................\l..................\l.. 8-9
Checking engine cool\fnt level..................\l........... 8-9
High tem\ber\fture w\frning light..................\l...... 2-14
Corrosion \brotection ..................\l..................\l................ 7-5
Cruise control..................\l..................\l........................... 5-28
Cruise control dis\bl\fy \fnd indic\ftors ..................\l.. 5-29
Cruise control indic\ftor (for Euro\be)..................\l... 2-21
Cu\b holders..................\l..................\l.....................\l......... 2-40
Curt\fin side-im\b\fct \fir b\fg system ..................\l..... 1-31
CVT Driving with CVT (Continuously
V\fri\fble Tr\fnsmission) ..................\l..................\l....... 5-5
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